AltWeeklies Wire
Cheapskate's Guide to SXSWnew
It's SXSW's worst kept secret: you don't need those pesky wristbands, badges, or money in your pocket to get in on the action.
San Antonio Current |
J.D. Swerzenski |
03-06-2013 |
Music
Tags: Tegan and Sara
The New Crusadersnew
TSU restarts its jazz program, tapping into the talents of the fabled Joe Sample and kids looking for a place to play.
Houston Press |
Steve Jansen and William Michael Smith |
03-06-2013 |
Music
Stunning Tonto Forevernew
Looking back at one of Tucson's greatest record labels and the project that's bringing the music new life.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
02-07-2013 |
Music
Tags: Stunning Tonto Records
Roundup Of Raunchnew
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the frontman of the Meatmen offers his take on the raunchiest records ever recorded, including such artists as Little Richard, Blowfly and GG Allin.
Metro Times |
Tesco Vee |
02-07-2013 |
Music
Why We Can't Leave the '90snew
Nostalgia is predictable, safe, and increasingly regressive. Soundgarden, thankfully, is not.
Seattle Weekly |
Maura Johnston |
02-06-2013 |
Music
Animal Collectivenew
A hot 1980s band has its final residency in a West Nashville bowling alley — if their arms don't fall off. Meet Rock-afire Explosion.
Nashville Scene |
Abby White |
01-31-2013 |
Music
The #couchtour Phenomenonnew
A growing number of artists are live-streaming their shows, and fans are tuning in.
Hartford Advocate |
Michael Hamad |
01-16-2013 |
Music
To Bieb or not to Biebnew
Justin Bieber is huge now, but which historical teen star's path will he follow?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Corbie Hill |
01-16-2013 |
Music
An Evolving Mixnew
Cleveland's own Live Mixtapes is on the forefront as distinction between mixtapes and albums disappear in digital world.
Cleveland Scene |
Chris Parker |
01-03-2013 |
Music
Tags: Mixtapes
The 30 Best Texas Albumsnew
Ranking the 30 best Texas albums of the past 30 years seemed like an impossible task. We did it anyway.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
12-12-2012 |
Music
The Time Dave Brubeck Jammed on the National Cathedral Organnew
On a hot July day in 2006, thanks to a connection through the music-teaching world, I got to meet the late Dave Brubeck at the Washington National Cathedral.
Washington City Paper |
John LeBec |
12-11-2012 |
Music
Tags: Dave Brubeck
How DJ Shadow Helped Man Mantis Embrace Instrumental Hip-Hopnew
What sets instrumental hip-hop apart from just beats?
New Orleans Music Lawsnew
A new coalition of musicians, club owners and lawyers are working with the city to keep live music going in New Orleans.
Racist Video Mars No Doubt's Return to Relevancenew
No Doubt released the video for "Looking Hot" off their comeback album, the band's first in more than a decade. Backlash was swift, with people rightly pointing out that it's racist and offensive to Native Americans.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
11-16-2012 |
Music
The Return of the Cassette Tapenew
A new generation of music fans, artists and collectors revive the cassette tape.
Hartford Advocate |
Michael Hamad |
11-13-2012 |
Music
Tags: Cassette Tapes
